#424958 Hex Color
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Think slate with a faint trace of blue. #424958 is a dark, dusty hex code that sits a step away from gray, close to the tones covered in what colors make gray. Its low saturation keeps the mood subdued, which suits dark mode UI, finance, and tech layouts. White text hits about 9.0:1 contrast here, so body copy stays readable. Pair with burgundy or warm brass to avoid a flat look.
Questions about #424958
What is #424958 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #424958 is rgb(66, 73, 88), in HSL hsl(221, 14%, 30%) and in CMYK 25%, 17%, 0%, 65%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #424958?
Burgundy, warm brass, and dusty rose all flatter #424958 because their warmth offsets its cool gray undertone. Crisp white works for text, but large white fields can make the color read washed out.
Is #424958 readable on white or black?
#424958 has a 9.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.32:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.